USS Carson City (PF-50)
USS Carson City (PF-50), a Tacoma-class frigate, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Carson City, Nevada.
Carson City (PF-50) was launched 13 November 1943 by Consolidated Steel Corp., Wilmington, California, under a Maritime Commission contract; sponsored by Mrs. C. B. Austin; and commissioned 24 March 1944, Commander H. B. Roberts, USCG, in command.
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